Category — Summer

After a hiatus last summer, we are pleased to bring back our popular SUMMER FUN PHOTO CONTEST.  This year’s contest is sponsored by Children’s Photographic Workshop, one of our Local Business Directory Sponsor Members.

Beginning July 1, 2008 - September 2, 2008 we will be accepting your photo submissions which show you or your friends and loved ones having fun this summer!  Our staff and contest sponsor, Children’s Photographic Workshop, will then choose one entry to win the Grand Prize valued at $975!

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With the warm weather here, there is nothing better than hitting the yard sales, tag sales and some of the great Flea Markets we have in our area.  Here’s some ideas to get you started.  Leave a comment to let us know your favorite places to find those great bargains and treasures!

The kids will love visiting Bonnie the Bunny Lady’s Booth at Rice’s!

Rice’s Market
6326 Greenhill Road
New Hope, PA 18938
215-297-5993
www.ricesmarket.com

Open Year Round on Tuesdays
7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays (March-December)
7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
*Tuesdays are the best days to go!

Golden Nugget Flea Market
1850 River Road / Route 29
Lambertville, NJ 08530 
609-397-0811
www.gnmarket.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
6:00AM to 4:00PM

Yes, the price of gas makes the idea of getting away for the summer a little more challenging, yet all the more deserved right?

Here are some helpful links to get you started in planning your vacation with the kids this summer! [Read more →]

Farmers’ Market (Flemington)
Sundays through the summer: Liberty Village Premium Outlets Market is held every Sunday, through November 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the market for fresh vegetables, delicious fruits, herbs, fresh baked pies and cakes. 1 Church Street, Flemington, NJ. Call 908-782-8550.

Farmers’ Market (Washington)
Fridays through August: Shoppers will find vegetables, baked goods, homemade sausage, herbs and fresh picked flowers. Route 57, Washington, NJ. Call 908-689-4800 or visit www.washingtonbid.org.

High Bridge Open Air Market
June­ - October: The annual High Bridge Open Air Market takes place every Saturday morning from June through October between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It combines crafters, antique dealers and farmers in the outdoor setting of the Borough Commons on Main Street in picturesque High Bridge, NJ. Visit www.highbridge.org.

Close Encounter with Bears? Don’t panic: Remember, they are not grizzlies. Our local bears have an 80% Veggies, 10% insect, 10% easy meat (usually dead) diet.

If you don’t mind them being in your yard then enjoy!

If you do mind them being in your yard then treat them like a bad dog in your yard: yell at them and act silly scaring them away. Go ahead, have fun with this at least you will have an excuse. Use pots and pans, garbage can lids, air horns, your kid’s trumpet, and don’t forget that shiny, noisy rain slicker. Let your imagination run wild. [Read more →]

What Is West Nile Virus?

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus which can cause West Nile encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Although this virus is commonly found in Africa, West Asia and the Middle East, it is believed that the virus appeared in the eastern United States sometime in the summer of 1999. It is closely related to the St. Louis encephalitis virus commonly found in the southeastern and mid-western U.S., and only rarely in the northeast.

Over the last several years, public health and mosquito control professionals have heightened surveillance efforts to determine the most effective methods of mosquito control.

For more information, link to the County Website Page on West Nile Virus.

What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme Disease is an infection caused by a spirochete [spy'-ro-keet], which is a type of bacteria. The disease is carried primarily by “Black-Legged Ticks” (also commonly known as “deer ticks”), and can be transmitted to both animals and humans through tick bites. In New Jersey, this tick is primarily responsible for the spread of Lyme disease.

Hunterdon County continues to have one of the highest rates of Lyme disease in the country, most likely due to its heavily-wooded environment and high deer population.

Because of these facts, it is important that county residents be particularly aware of the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease, and that we learn to follow a few simple precautions to help protect ourselves and our families.

• To get a printable tick identification card, click here [pdf file - Adobe Acrobat Reader Required]
• For more information and to get a Lyme Prevention fact sheet for parents, link to the County Website Page on Lyme Disease
• Also on the web visit, The Lyme Disease Network

There are many local pick-your-own farm stands in Hunterdon County that are all ready to greet you with the best summer has to offer — strawberries, peaches, blueberries, produce and more! Take a look at the list and plan your visit today! [Read more →]

Rutgers Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners run a free Garden Helpline service that runs from April through October, 4 days a week. Residents can call with questions or bring in their samples of tree limbs, insects, flowers + all things horticultural. The Helpline is staffed by Volunteer Master Gardeners: April through October. Monday thru Thursday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 908-788-1735 or email them at gardeners@co.hunterdon.nj.us .

NOTE: It is Extremely Important for you to provide your mailing address and phone number and email address when you write to the Master Gardeners.